Often overlooked as a power distribution option in industrial control panels, busbars offer an impressive combination of cost-effectiveness, safety, space savings and adaptability.
By Josiah Haas, President, Bud Industries – When electronic equipment fails unexpectedly in industrial facilities, the culprit is often invisible: heat. The traditional rule of thumb states that for every 10 degrees Celsius increase in temperature, the life of electrical equipment is cut in half—a sobering reminder that enclosure thermal management directly relates to a company’s survival. This thermal reality hits hardest in manufacturing facilities, where hundreds of thousands of dollars in high-performance drives and electronics keep production running. Without proper thermal management plans, these critical assets face premature aging and catastrophic failures.
By Moises Abreu, Business Development Manager, Rittal – The move away from traditional cabling and toward busbar continues, and many panel shops I’ve talked to lately are facing challenges with keeping up with demand. Their customers increasingly want copper busbar, and it’s no surprise. For high-amperage systems, such as those above 1000A, they can’t use cables because they’ll melt. Copper is a great conductor of electricity that handles heat well and helps suppliers in fields like energy & power meet safety standards like UL 891.
UL Solutions’ new service helps address the needs of data centers by advancing the safety of immersion cooling fluids, which protect equipment from overheating and maximize power-usage effectiveness.
Grace Technologies has announced its collaboration with Modular Power & Data (MPD) on the newly launched Remote Power Panels (RPPs) — a next-generation solution for data centers and industrial facilities seeking enhanced safety, scalability, and predictive maintenance. These RPPs go beyond traditional power distribution by integrating Grace Technologies’ safety and condition monitoring solutions, designed to prevent downtime, reduce electrical hazards,…
BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc.) announces that its immersion cooling tank has been certified as part of the Intel Data Center Certified Solution for Immersion Cooling for fourth and fifth-generation Xeon processors. The advancement of this certification program marks a significant milestone in industry efforts to validate next-generation immersion cooling solutions that meet the efficiency and sustainability demands of modern data centers.
The contract was signed, live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany: CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025. The stated goal of the cooperation is the expanded provision of technical device data via the Eplan Data Portal, which will be implemented using a direct interface between the Data Portal and the CADENAS platform 3Dfindit.
NOARK Electric recently announced the grand opening of its new North American head office in Addison, a suburb of Dallas, marking a significant milestone in the company’s North American growth strategy. The state-of-the-art facility officially opened for business on November 12, 2025. “On behalf of the Town of Addison, I am proud to welcome NOARK Electric to our community,” said Addison Mayor Bruce Arfsten. “Their investment here reflects Addison’s role as a hub for innovation and business growth. We look forward to seeing NOARK continue to grow and shape the future of the electrical industry.”
Rockwell Automation, Inc. kicked off the 34th annual Automation Fair on November 17 in the Windy City. More than 15,000 engineers, makers and industry providers have come together to explore the technologies and solutions driving the future of industrial operations. This year’s theme, Create What’s Next, highlights the power of turning bold ideas into real-world impact as companies build more resilient systems, embrace sustainability and simplify operations on the plant floor.
Schneider Electric has recently announced a new initiative to recruit and train U.S. military veterans for careers in its Services business. The effort will create pathways for up to 400 technicians, including veterans, to join Schneider Electric’s workforce in customer-facing service representative roles supporting data centers, energy systems, and other mission-critical facilities.
Weidmuller USA has recently unveiled the THM MultiMark Plus R printer and the MultiMark R-Fix applicator. When used together, the innovative thermal transfer printer and applicator streamline cable marking with wrap-around labels, making the process significantly faster and easier for panel builders and machine shop technicians. Labels are automatically applied and precisely wrapped around the cable with state-of-the-art marking. Each marking process takes only three seconds which saves time – about 60% – compared to manual marking.
RS has recently formed a strategic partnership with DP Gayatri (DPG), a major provider of contract assembly, automation, and industrial consulting services, to equip OEMs and manufacturers with scalable integrated industrial solutions designed to modernize operations and accelerate factory performance. DP Gayatri empowers industrial customers to embrace innovation with intention — identifying opportunities and transforming operations with engineering and automation solutions optimized to solve production challenges and facilitate sustainable growth.
By Davide Perina, Product Manager at Cosmotec How to cool an electrical panel The electrical components within an automation panel have undergone a progressive process of miniaturization and an increasing degree of complexity, increasing their presence and performance. These components must be protected from high temperatures and external agents, which increase their wear and tear and…
By: Kooltronic Like most electronic equipment, the components contained within control cabinets and electrical panels generate heat. When these heat-producing components are packed closely together within the confined space of a sealed enclosure, it can create excessive temperatures (in some cases temperatures inside an enclosure can reach over 130°F). Only specialized electrical cabinet cooling equipment…
Siemens Digital Industries recently announced the appointment of Chris Stevens as President of Digital Industries U.S. In this role, Stevens will lead Siemens’ efforts to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturers and drive innovation across the U.S. industrial landscape. With more than two decades at Siemens, Stevens brings deep expertise in automation and digitalization. He previously served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the U.S. Automation Business, ensuring the success of automation customers across all industries.
ABB has revealed the next generation of its flagship air circuit breaker, the SACE Emax 3. Aimed at large facilities with high power demands, including data centers, advanced manufacturing sites and critical infrastructure including hospitals and airports, the innovative Emax 3 is designed to address increased concerns about grid stability, cybersecurity, and the surging power…